Wednesday, March 08, 2006

iPope*

*No, this headline is never going to get old. Learn it, live it, love it, people!

Apparently, the Pope now has an iPod nano. It came loaded with classical music and special Vatican Radio programing.

Boooooring.

What the Pope needs is some music that will help bring him into the 21st century, help him relate to the kids today.

Ministry - Jesus Built my HotrodPerfect! They have an appropriate name, AND the song demonstrates how our Saviour is with us at all times, and helping us whenever we need it.

Marilyn Manson - Personal JesusEven though he looks like Satan, Mason tells us about how important it is to have Jesus in our everyday lives.

Rufus Wainwright - Gay MessiahThe Pope, like many other Chrisitan leaders, apparently labours under the assumption that Jesus doesn't like gay people. I know they're wrong about that, but just in case, Wainwright sings about the Messiah who is coming exclusively for homosexuals.

AC/DC - Hell's BellsNeed a reminder about what happens to sinners when they die? These "bells" of hell will ring out to remind you to stay on the path of righteousness!

Joan Osborne - What If God Was One Of UsWell, He may actually already be one of us - ever think of that, Benny?

The Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down to GeorgiaWhich explains a lot.

Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the DevilSee what happens when you sympathize with the Devil? You become inexplicably attractive to the opposite sex, you drink and do a lot of drugs, and become millionaires with throngs of screaming fans. Wait... is that supposed to be a bad thing?

B-52's - Love ShackI think all places of worship should be called "love shacks" from now on.

Led Zeplin - Stairway to HeavenOnly young, fit folk need to climb the stairway to heaven - the elderly and infirm will take the express elevator.

Tom Waits - Chocolate JesusHow sacreligious! I can't imagine what a song like this is doing on the Pope's playlist!

Johny Cash - Ring of FireIf you're not careful, you'll end up going to hell too!

Okay, I've given you a head start - what are some other songs I should put on here?

(Incidentally, a co-worker told me George Stroumboulopoulos did something similar on his show recently. However, I can't find the list anywhere, so you'll just have to put up with mine.)